Center for Human Rights Program Associate

ABA DC, 1050 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, District Of Columbia, United States of America
Req #697

Monday, June 7, 2021

During this current situation with COVID-19, the ABA will
continue to accept and process applications for job opportunities. We
will conduct our recruitment process via alternative means (virtual interviews)
for the time being.

The ABA recruits employees seeking opportunities for challenging and substantive work defending liberty and pursuing justice in the U.S. and around the world. The ABA offers competitive employment benefits which include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k), commuter benefits, and more.

The American Bar Association Center for Human Rights is the ABA’s focal entity for critical human rights concerns in the United States and around the world. The Center is seeking a Program Associate to assist with day-to-day administration and regional programmatic support for regions including but not limited to Latin America and the Caribbean, Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East and North Africa, Eurasia, and Asia.

Responsibilities:

• Implement one or more programs or projects, includes participation in

program/project planning and ensuring compliance with ABA policies.

• Provides administrative support for each region.

• Analyzes project/program performance throughout the process to ensure

projects move forward in a productive manner.

• Provide research and writing support to program.

• Serves as a point of contact for projects.

• Communicates with member leaders and staff, including reporting on progress

and results.

• Coordinates with others on joint projects

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university (or equivalent

experience)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience preferably in an association or non-profit setting

• Full working proficiency or native fluency in Spanish, Russian, or Arabic

strongly preferred. Fluency in additional U.N. languages helpful.

• Experience working on a grant-funded project or program. Fundraising or grant

writing experience is a plus.

• Analytical problem-solving ability and self-direction

• Strong research and writing skills

• Meeting or event planning experience

• Attention to detail and organization skills.

Please submit a detailed cover letter, resume and a writing sample. Please outline language skills in cover letter.

The American Bar Association is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with the American Bar Association please call 312-988-5188.

Residency requirements may apply.

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